Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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4.5
432 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
699 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Delicious white chicken enchiladas with green chiles are smothered in an creamy, cheesy sauce. So simple to make and so tasty!
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Ingredients
For the Enchiladas:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken we used rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 7 ounces green chiles 1 can, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup yellow onion diced (optional)
- 10 medium flour tortillas
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 8.5 ounces unsalted chicken broth
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 7 ounces green chiles 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- Cilantro for garnish roughly chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, enchilada sauce, 1 cup cheese, 7 ounces green chiles, and onion.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla (fill down the center), and roll to close. Place in the baking dish, seam side down. (I put 8 tortillas along the long side of the baking dish, then squeezed in the extra two along the side.)
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until smooth.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Allow to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and remaining 7 ounces green chiles.
- When bubbling, stir in 1 cup of cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the enchiladas, fully covering. Top with the last remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned. Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store white chicken enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Store white chicken enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- For ease, you can use store bought rotisserie chicken.
- You can shred your chicken using two forks. If you have a stand mixer you can use the paddle attachment to shred your chicken.
- This meal is already super hearty, but you can use canned white beans (drained and rinsed) for extra heartiness and texture.
- Serve on its own, with rice and beans, or with some greens.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
699kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1594mg
(66%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1137IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
500mg
(50%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 699 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 699kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1594mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1137IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 500mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
432 reviews
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